Congratulations to the following Creighton faculty, staff and students whose work was competitively selected for presentation at the conference: Joy Doll and Kathleen Flecky, occupational therapy; Gary Michels and Mallory McGinnis, chemistry; Donna Pawlowski, communication studies; Kelly Gould, dentistry; and Ana Heck and Becca Harvey, student coordinators, Center for Service and Justice.

Registration details

Registration for the conference is now open. Cost is $100 through Sept. 9, $110 after that date, and includes a jazz reception on Oct. 1 and a light breakfast and awards luncheon on Oct. 2.Register Online

Recognizing good work

The consortium seeks to recognize those faculty, staff, students and community partners in the region who have made an impact on service learning. Nominations must be received by Sept. 6.Download a Word document with award categories, criteria and nomination materials. Please contact Mary Ann Danielson immediately if you plan to submit a nomination.

Service-Learning News and Opportunities

Volunteering up

According to a national report, 2009 saw the biggest single-year jump in volunteering since 2003. More than 63 million Americans volunteered, an increase of almost 1.6 million over the previous year. These volunteers gave more than 8 billion hours of service valued at nearly $169 billion dollars. Read the Report/ Watch the Video

Girl scouts seek partner

Girl Scouts of Nebraska is seeking student volunteers beginning in late September. Last year, volunteers reached out to more 700 girls in the Omaha area, helping to build courage, confidence and character. If you teach a service-learning course and would like more information, contact Stacey Schmid, 558.8189, ext. 237.

additional resources

Guide available

A new guide is available to help students organize their service-learning projects and develop the knowledge and skills needed to become engaged, productive and fulfilled citizens. Sample copies are available online or in these two campus offices: Academic Excellence and Assessment; Interdisciplinary Scholarship, Service, and Education.